Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Self-Change in Close Relationships: Evidence From Hong Kong Chinese and European Americans

Three studies examined cultural perceptions of self-change in romantic relationships. In Study 1 ( N = 191), Chinese participants perceived hypothetical couples who changed for the sake of the relationship to have better relationship quality than couples who did not, compared to European American participants. In Study 2 ( N = 396), Chinese individuals in a dating relationship were more likely to perceive that they had changed in the relationship, and self-change was a stronger predictor of relationship quality for them than for American dating individuals. In Study 3 ( N = 115 dyads), Chinese married couples perceived greater self-change, and their perceived self-change was due in part to higher endorsement of dutiful adjustment beliefs than American couples. Self-change was a stronger predictor of relationship quality for Chinese married couples than American couples. Our studies provide support for cultural differences in the role of self-change in romantic relationships, which have implications for partner regulation and relationship counseling across cultures.

HUBUNGAN ANTARA METODE BIMBINGAN KONSELING DAN PERILAKU SISWA KELAS X SEMESTER GENAP DI SMK NEGERI 1 TUALANG

The purpose of this research was to know the method of counseling guidance provided by counselors to students of SMK Negeri 1 Tualang and to know the relationship of counseling guidance with the behavior of students of SMK Negeri 1Tualang. The data collection in this study was conducted using qualitative techniques by distributing questionnaires to respondents. The results showed that the absence of relationship counseling guidance methods namely lecture methods, question and answer methods, and brainstorming methods of changing student behavior, namely discipline behavior, diligent behavior, polite behavior, and obedient behavior. Regarding the respondent's assessment of the quality of counseling guidance methods applied with the approach used to students, most respondents responded inappropriately, and scheduled consultations will be able to increase the interest in student counseling.

Profil Komunikasi Antarbudaya Mahasiswa Bimbingan dan Konseling

Communication is an essential tool for humans in fulfil the necessities of life and to attain the purpose of it. Communication and culture are two things that can not be separated like two sides of a coin. Studying communication means learn the culture, and viceversa. The purpose if this research to describe the profile of intercultural communication to students. The instrument that used was the inventory Guttman scale. Respondents of this research are students of IKIP PGRI Pontianak from every level of I, III, and V semester, with the total number of respondents are 66 people. The results showed in generally that the profile of intercultural communication among students has been good, where the cognitive, affective and psychomotor of student in every level of semester and ethnic are not much different. Hopefully this research can bethe foundation ofthe development of communication skills counseling on student guidance and counseling. Proper communication will bring success in relationship counseling for counselors and clients who come from different cultures.

The emotional journey among caregivers of patients with leukemia: The caregivers’ perspective using social media listening.

e18568 Background: The burden of cancer has largely focused on the patient. However, caregivers also experience considerable burden. The study's aim was to use social media posts to better understand the emotional journey of caregivers who provide care for patients with leukemia from their own perspective. Methods: Publicly available social media posts (in English) mentioning chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) from blogs, discussion boards, and Facebook were collected and linguistically analyzed. Results: A total of 145 social media posts by CML caregivers, 149 posts by CLL caregivers, and 65 posts by APL caregivers were analyzed. Common themes emerged among CML, CLL, and APL caregivers as they journeyed from pre-diagnosis, to diagnosis, and to survivorship alongside their loved ones. At the pre-diagnosis phase, caregivers expressed uneasiness or worry about the symptoms their loved ones were experiencing. Additionally, caregivers were often frustrated with doctors because they felt that their loved ones’ symptoms were ignored, which led to a delay in diagnosis. Once the diagnosis was confirmed, caregivers were shocked and scared. Further, caregivers were desperate for information on the disease and what the future would hold. During the survivorship phase of the journey, an amalgam of complex positive and negative emotions emerged among caregivers. Caregivers can become obsessed with finding ways to treat their loved ones, including use of alternative medicine. Caregivers experienced both positive (a more “enriched relationship”) and negative (felt alone or pushed away) relationship changes. Many caregivers were proud of their loved ones’ remission and felt triumphant. Caregivers felt a sense of gratitude toward doctors, friends, family, and social media sites for their support. Conclusions: Caregivers of CML, CLL, and APL patients experience a gamut of emotions at every stage of the disease. Additionally, the relationship between caregivers and loved ones can be negatively affected. Findings suggest that relationship counseling and social support groups could potentially relieve some caregiver burden.

Frekuensi Pemeriksaan Kehamilan, Konseling Laktasi, dan Pemberian Air Susu Ibu Eksklusif

Pemberian air susu ibu (ASI) eksklusif pada bayi penting karena erat hubungannya dengan kelangsungan hidup bayi, pertumbuhan dan perkembangan yang optimal serta peningkatan kualitas generasi berikutnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan menentukan hubungan frekuensi pemeriksaan kehamilan dan konseling laktasi dengan pemberian ASI eksklusif. Rancangan penelitian adalah kohor historikal. Analisis multivariabel dilakukan menilai hubungan dan faktor paling dominan antara variabel bebas (frekuensi pemeriksaan kehamilan dan konseling laktasi), variabel perancu (pengetahuan, pendidikan, pekerjaan, paritas dan tingkat pendapatan keluarga) dan variabel terikat (ASI eksklusif). Pada analisis regresi logistik ditemukan pengetahuan sebagai faktor paling dominan dalam pemberian ASI eksklusif (OR = 4,30; 95% CI = 1,98 - 9,31). Pengetahuan yang baik tentang ASI eksklusif meningkatkan pemberian ASI eksklusif 4,30 kali lebih besar. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah semakin sering frekuensi pemeriksaan kehamilan akan semakin tinggi pemberian ASI eksklusif, serta semakin sering pemberian konseling laktasi oleh tenaga kesehatan semakin tinggi pemberian ASI eksklusif.Exclusive breastfeeding is important because it is connected with infant survival, optimal growth and development and improving the quality of the next generation. This study aims to analyze and determine the frequency of prenatal care and relationship counseling lactation with exclusive breastfeeding. A historical cohort study design and bivariate and multivariable analyzes performed to look for association and dominant factor among the independent variables (frequency of prenatal care and counseling lactation), confounding variables (knowledge, education, employment, parity and level of family income) with the dependent variable (exclusive breastfeeding). In the logistic regression analysis found knowledge as a dominant factor in the exclusive breastfeeding (OR = 4,30; 95% CI = 1,98 _ 9,31). The conclusion of this study is that the more often the frequency of antenatal care will increase exclusive breastfeeding, and the more lactation counseling given by health provider during antenatal visit will increase exclusive breastfeeding.